Specialists in Recruitment to Recruitment Services

Leeds Office 0113 2460062

JOB SPEC
Job Reference:BD2025
Position Type:Full Time
Sector:Legal
Location:Preston
SalaryBasic to £40k DOE
Contact:Barrie Dewhirst
Phone:0113 2460062 or 07487508210
E-mail:[email protected]

Legal Recruitment Consultant

Private Practice Specialist

Preston City Centre | Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most respected legal recruitment firms at their Preston office. With over two decades of success in the legal recruitment sector, we're seeking an experienced recruitment consultant to join our thriving private practice team.

The Role

  • Drive business development initiatives across the North West legal market
  • Build and maintain relationships with prestigious law firms across Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and surrounding areas
  • Handle the full recruitment lifecycle for qualified lawyers across all levels
  • Develop creative headhunting strategies to source passive candidates
  • Contribute to the company's market-leading position in legal recruitment

Required Experience & Skills

  • Proven track record in legal recruitment or demonstrable success in professional services recruitment
  • Strong business development experience with evidence of winning new clients
  • Excellent understanding of the North West legal market, particularly private practice
  • Outstanding relationship building and networking abilities
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to spot market opportunities
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
  • Clear progression pathway within an established brand
  • Modern city centre office in prime Preston location
  • Comprehensive training and development programmes
  • Regular team social events and incentives
  • Private healthcare and pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Location & Working Pattern

  • Based in our Preston city centre office
  • Full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday)
  • Hybrid working not available for this position

The successful candidate will join a supportive yet high-performing team, with the opportunity to build their own desk within our private practice division. You'll be backed by our outstanding research team and benefit from our extensive database and market intelligence tools.

We have a strong presence in the North West legal sector, with established relationships across major legal hubs including Manchester, Liverpool, and Preston. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop our market share in this thriving region.

If you're an ambitious recruiter looking to specialise in the legal sector and join a market-leading firm, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience in business development and recruitment.

 

Our company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.